We Will Rock You Choreographer Beats The Odds

#LSN_Arts Magnus's choreographer Julie Tomaino

The Thunder Bay debut of choreographer Julie Tomaino resulted in the energetic display of talent that brings We Will Rock You to life at Magnus Theatre. Julie’s story is a courageous tale of the dancer’s spirit, passion and a determination to beat the odds.

Earlier this year, Magnus Theatre Artistic Director Thom Currie invited Julie to join the We Will Rock You production team. Julie, who has a successful career as a choreographer and director, readily accepted, thrilled at the opportunity to work in Thunder Bay on the first regional theatre production of the Queen musical. Life, however, was going to throw her a curve ball.

Thunder Con 2017 Warps

#LSN_Econ Imperial Forces that are headed to Thunder Con 2017 at the Valhalla Inn

It's that time of year again Thunder Con 2017 Warps into the Valhalla Inn on Saturday September 23 from 10am till 10 pm and Sunday September 24 from 10am till 5pm from daily.

Bring the whole family for a weekend of fun and activities in the game zone , vendor areas kids zone area , artists areasnd Many other activities and Cosplay Costume shows contests and more also special guest panels and special guests from around the country and beyond,

Magnus's WE WILL ROCK YOU held over

#LSN_Arts Held over until September 30th

, WE WILL ROCK YOU has been held over for an extra week until September 30, 2017. Critics and theatre-goers are spellbound by the Bohemian Rhapsody, with their favourite Queen songs being brought to the stage in this sensational production.

Adam Charles and Jessie Cox delight audiences as the cute yet rebellious pairing of Galileo and Scaramouche and the villainous duo of Gabi Epstein and Spencer Hari absolutely “kill” it as Killer Queen and Khashoggi, respectively. Not to be outdone, the phenomenal high-energy rocker-rebel personas of Amy Sellors as OZ and Ryan G. Hinds as Brit. The rest of the cast are providing thrilling performances in front of a live rock band led by Danny Johnson.

The Golden Violin Consortium Aurora Borealis

#LSN_Arts 39th concert season, “The Brilliance of Borealis”

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, September 10, 2017 (LSN) To open the Consortium Aurora Borealis 39th concert season, “The Brilliance of Borealis”, with the programme “The Golden Violin”, an apt title for the sounds you will hear. We are delighted and honoured to welcome back Thomas Cosbey, Concertmaster of the TBSO, and pianist Heather Morrison, two favourites of Thunder Bay audiences.

First Annual ShuniahFest September 8th and 9th The Zep Show

#LSN_Arts The Zep Show Mackenzie-Riverside Pizzeria and Lounge

The Mackenzie-Riverside Pizzeria and Lounge is throwing the First Annual ShuniahFest this September 8th and 9th 2017. We have received such overwhelming support from the community over the past year, but especially over the last few summer months that we felt we should do something to return the favour and give other small independent businesses a chance to get their name out and showcase what it is they have to offer.

This year, we have decided to allow these businesses and vendors free admission into the festival, and also have decided to donate 5% of our ticket sales to Macgregor Rec Centre in Shuniah, to go towards their children’s programs. MacGregor Rec Centre is also donating their time Saturday September 9th 2017 between the hours of 1pm and 4pm to run children’s activities during our Festival.

Magnus Theatre in Education Announces Fall Programming

#LSN_Arts Magnus Education

Thunder Bay, ON - It’s a revolution at Magnus Theatre! Magnus is excited to launch several new Theatre in Education programs for the 2017/2018 season.

Magnus is revamping the YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT’S CHALLENGE, after a hiatus of more than a decade. Playwrights between the ages of 13 and 19 are invited to submit scripts between September 8th, 2017 and February 28th, 2018. The scripts will undergo an adjudication process, and a winner and two runners up will be chosen to have their scripts workshopped on the mainstage. Cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 will be awarded.

Library Adds Vinyl Listening Stations at the Waverley

#LSN_Arts Vinyl Listening Stations

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO, August 29, 2017 (LSN) Libraries are transitioning from buildings full of books to community hubs forlifelong learning and in the spirit of adding a Business Incubator, Northern Nature Trading Centre and other hands-on opportunities for learning and exploring creativity, we are happy to announce TBPL’s newest installation - vinyl record listening stations.

The two record players are located upstairs at the Waverley Library. The area also features a music-inspired painting by local award-winning artist Duncan Weller and other decorations which reflect the musical history of Thunder Bay’s past. Users may select from a curated collection of fifty vinyl albums.

Plein Air Grand Marais North Shore for fall colors

#LSN_ Arts Grand Marais Art Colony

GRAND MARAIS, MINNESOTA, August 27, 2017 (LSN) Plein Air Grand Marais is just around the corner! Venture up the North Shore for fall colors and meet over 60 artists painting throughout Cook County in this friendly painting competition September 8 – 14th, followed by an exhibition showcasing artist’s work September 15th – October 29th

Since 1947 the Art Colony has maintained a strong relationship between outdoor recreation and artistic pursuit due to Art Colony founder Birney Quick’s vision to form an outdoor painting school.

The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. Donations will be accepted at the performance to support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs.

Cook County, Minnesota. – August 18, 2017 – (LSN) A group of local artists and gallery owners joined with Visit Cook County to revive and reimagine the Crossing Borders Studio Tour, which retired last year after 20 successful years.

The new event, Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour, will feature 14 stops and more than 40 artists along one of the most scenic fall color drives in Minnesota. The event will give visitors an opportunity to meet with artists in their home studios, as well as visit with guest artists at local art galleries. The dates for the Fall Studio Tour are Sept. 29 – Oct. 8, 2017.

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO August 14, 2017 (LSN) Greased takes us back to 1959 and it’s back to school for Danielle Zippo (Carly Martin), the leader of the T-Birdies the "mean girls" of Rydell High, and new “good boy” Sandy Olsen (Hudson Drew Morash) who try to relive the high romance of their “summer nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances it way through popular 50’s tunes such as “Yakety-Yak”, “Leader of the Pack”, “Book of Love”, “Mama Said”, “The Twist”, and many more. The cast is rounded out with Buddy Rizzo (Micheal Bogensberger) a shy, rather awkward young geek who befriends Sandy, Penelope (Katherine Nemec) as Danielle’s best friend and a great mechanic and fighter of boys, Sunny (Olivia McInnis) who enjoys putting other people on by pretending she is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, and Mr. Jack Hass (Spencer Hari) an algebra teacher, Chess club coach and Glee club adviser. This actors cast in these roles will surely deliver a full throttle of laughs in this production of Greased.